Scientists from the USC Stem Cell laboratory of Neil Segil have identified a natural barrier to the regeneration of the inner ear’s sensory cells, which are lost in hearing and balance disorders. Overcoming this barrier may be a first step in returning inner ear cells to a newborn-like state that’s primed for regeneration, as described in a new study published […]
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In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, it becomes essential to understand why people refuse or indefinitely delay vaccination. A new Polish study, conducted at the Jagiellonian University (Krakow, Poland) and the SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Wroclaw, Poland) and published in the journal Social Psychological Bulletin, brings up the impact of the active spread of attention-grabbing anti-vaccine […]
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Trauma surgeons are often the first point of contact with the health care system for victims of violence. However, their role can extend beyond caring for a patient’s physical injuries. Trauma centers can help address root causes of violence, improve health, and reduce inequities in marginalized communities, according to the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Improving Social Determinants to Attenuate […]
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Too many quick-and-easy, weeknight-friendly pasta recipes? Not possible. And Giada De Laurentiis‘ Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta will not only allow you to have dinner on the table in a short 20 minutes but the Italian dish also — and more importantly — bursts with flavor. Related story Innovative Kids' Night Lights That Do More Than Brighten Up a Room The […]
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Since the start of the pandemic, COVID-19 testing in Australia has been performed using highly sensitive PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests. But this conventional model of testing, which involves swabbing by a health-care professional and transporting samples to a laboratory for analysis, has important bottlenecks. Recent reports indicate people have been waiting several hours just to have a swab taken. […]
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It’s another gold for Team GB as Bethany Shriever sets a new standard for British BMX-ing. In doing so, she’s proved a huge point for inequality in sport. When Bethany Shriver won gold in the BMX race at the Tokyo Olympics last night, she didn’t just set a new record for Team GB. The champion, who had been rejected for funding […]
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The stress of modern-day life has given birth to fluctuating feelings in most of us. So many factors influence our behavior these days that there’s no specific reason for a mood swing. And as if everyday hustle wasn’t enough, the emergence of COVID-19 has further fuelled the fire making it extremely challenging for people to win over their feelings. Unsplash […]
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A third of Brits believe they have a loved one living in denial of their hearing loss, a study shows. In a poll of 2,000 adults, 40% stated one of their parents has become hard of hearing – but are unwilling to admit there is a problem. More than a quarter feel the same about a friend and 18% have […]
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Hundreds of thousands of COVID-19 vaccine doses have been saved from the trash after U.S. regulators extended their expiration date for a second time, part of a nationwide effort to salvage expiring shots to battle the nation’s summer surge in infections. The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday sent a letter to shot maker Johnson & Johnson declaring that the […]
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Michael Johnson: Usain Bolt is move vulnerable than ever We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info In September 2018, Michael Johnson had a stroke. “Why did this […]
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